101 years ago today 9/1/1915: Corporal Charles Morley Brock (Age 23) 13th Bn. Ludgershall (St. James) Churchyard, United Kingdom. Son of Charles Brock.

100 years ago today 9/1/1916: Private Isaac Nelms (Age 19) 2nd/6th Bn. Stockport (Willow Grove) Cemetery, United Kingdom. Son of Joseph and Sarah Nelms, of 2, Barkers Buildings, Churchgate, Stockport. Alternative Commemoration – Buried in Brunswick Methodist Church Burial Ground.

also….

1799 – British PM introduces income tax to pay for Napolionic Wars

1806 – state funeral of Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson

1916 – end of battle of Gallpoli (who won?)

1941 – first flight of Avro Lancaster

happy birthday…

1913 – Richard Dixon

1920 – CLive Dunn